είτε — meaning in English

English meaning

• either det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
• or conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.

Senses

είτε is used for these senses in English:

• either Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]

either — full definition

1. det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
2. det Each of two; both.
3. conj Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, paired with "or."
4. adv Used after a negative statement to add that the same is true of another thing, similar to "too."

or — full definition

1. conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
2. conjunction Introduces a consequence that follows if a stated condition is not met.

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